Oval Beach Water Temperature
Lake Michigan surface temperature at Oval Beach, Michigan · times in EDT
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
How it compares today
Water temperature through the year
Monthly normals computed from 2023–2025 daily GLSEA satellite surface temperature history.
Nearby water right now
7-day outlook
| Day | Air high / low | Max UV | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13 | 73° / 60° | 4 | 16% |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 61° / 54° | 4 | 26% |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 58° / 49° | 2 | 63% |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 59° / 45° | 2 | 62% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 50° / 35° | 4 | 5% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 58° / 44° | 4 | 1% |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 57° / 54° | 1 | 8% |
Water temperature from the NOAA GLERL Great Lakes Surface Environmental Analysis (satellite, updated daily); waves from the Open-Meteo marine model; weather from Open-Meteo.
Is Oval Beach warm enough to swim?
At 61°F, the water at Oval Beach is chilly — wetsuit recommended. Most swimmers are comfortable without a wetsuit above 72°F; below 62°F, cold-water shock becomes a real risk for unprotected swimmers.
That is right on the October average of 61°F for this beach.
The water averages above 70°F in July and August — 2 months of the year — peaking around 72°F in July and dropping to about 37°F in March.
Frequently asked questions
How warm is the water at Oval Beach right now?
The Lake Michigan surface temperature is about 61°F, from NOAA’s daily satellite analysis. That is right on the October average of 61°F for this beach.
When is the water warm enough to swim at Oval Beach?
The water averages above 70°F in July and August — 2 months of the year — peaking around 72°F in July and dropping to about 37°F in March.
What is the warmest the water gets at Oval Beach?
Around 72°F in July, based on 2023–2025 records. The coolest month is March at roughly 37°F.